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Mustangs move past Navy Midshipmen to the AAC Championship
Mustangs move past Navy Midshipmen to the AAC Championship
Caleigh Daugherty, Sports Editor • November 30, 2023

SMU football secured a spot in the AAC Championship with a 59-14 victory over the Navy Midshipmen. The game was full of surprises including a muffed punt recovery by long snapper Will Benton IV that caught the attention of national media over the weekend. Starting quarterback Preston Stone sustained...

Volunteers set up 1,400 flags to represent the victims of the Oct. 7 attack.
The empty Shabbat table on Dallas Lawn
Elizabeth Guevara, Chief Copy Editor, Layout & Design
A Thought Theta bid day banner is displayed across the front of the sorority house in 2017.
Thinking Theta? Think again.
Ellis Rold, Editor-in-Chief • November 27, 2023

Hazing allegations. Lawsuits accusing the university of breach of contract and fraud. A clandestine reformation of a sorority that once dominated SMU’s campus. These are just some of the controversies that have surrounded SMU’s Kappa Alpha...

Volunteers set up 1,400 flags to represent the victims of the Oct. 7 attack.
The empty Shabbat table on Dallas Lawn
Elizabeth Guevara, Chief Copy Editor, Layout & Design
The Israeli solidarity flag outside of the on-campus AEPi house.
Campus Jewish community responds to rising antisemitism at SMU
Liz Cruz and Ceara Johnson November 14, 2023

EDITORS’ NOTE: This article contains mentions of profanity and hate speech. This story was updated to include additional context. An...

Students draw of the inside of the Duomo of Orvieto.
Students explore unique classes abroad
Amara Asrawi, Arts & Life Editor • November 13, 2023

After about a year into college, days start to seem similar. The route to one class is the same route to two others. Classes are in the same...

Mustangs move past Navy Midshipmen to the AAC Championship
Mustangs move past Navy Midshipmen to the AAC Championship
Caleigh Daugherty, Sports Editor • November 30, 2023

SMU football secured a spot in the AAC Championship with a 59-14 victory over the Navy Midshipmen. The game was full of surprises including a muffed punt recovery by long snapper Will Benton IV that caught the attention of national media over the weekend. Starting...

Starship robots congregate on campus at night.
Starships help students around campus
Ariana Asrawi, Contributor • November 8, 2023

Who knew when the robot revolution started, it would begin by bringing us Starbucks?  Starships, the little white robots rolling around campus,...

Liv Fuller with her golden retriever, Tucker. A new Texas House bill changes the process by which support animals are certified. Photo courtesy of Liv Fuller.
House Bill No. 5206 challenges support animal certification process
Sophia Curto and Virginia Wall September 20, 2023

As any college student will understand, the transition from living at home to a new school, city, or lifestyle is a huge adjustment. Not only...

The DCs Katie Bergelin says politicians respect for the picket lines is important.
OPINION: Politicians, respect the picket lines
Katie Bergelin, Podcast Producer • November 13, 2023

The opening question of the Second Republican Primary Debate unearthed a major issue. If you blocked out the debate or just decided to skip...

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Eric Dickerson and Craig James were the superstars of SMU Football in the 1980s. Their reign eventually ended after the university was busted for paying players illegally. Courtesy of SMU Libraries.
From ponies to cash cows: SMU football heads for new beginnings
Hannah O'Gara, Sports Editor • October 25, 2023

Thirty-five years after the Death Penalty was instated against SMU football, the program now faces its biggest changes that will influence its...

Peruna dashes across the field to celebrate a Mustang touchdown.
SMU's pampered pony
Caleigh Daugherty, Sports Editor • October 25, 2023

A Renowned Reputation Living up to Peruna’s past is a challenging feat. Peruna IX is 12 years into his reign as SMU’s live mascot,...

Laura Okmin being her own cheerleader on the sidelines. Courtesy of Laura Okmin.
The backbone of SMU football is female
Liz Cruz, Audience Engagement Editor • October 25, 2023

If someone told you that nearly all of the SMU football intern staff is female, would you believe them? Probably not. And why would you? The...

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